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Tarek Ladeb

lines on the record: 310
first: 2020-04-28
most recent: 2021-06-29
sittings or episodes: 48
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“Finally, given the interlinked nature of cyberspace, we believe that the sharing of information on known vulnerabilities and capacity-building for those who request it are of crucial importance to reduce the risks to international peace and security posed by cyberthreats.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“We look forward to the continuation of an open and inclusive dialogue on cybersecurity during the sessions of the new Open Ended Working Group (on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021 –2025) to reinforce the ability of all State and to prevent or mitigate the impacts of malicious cyberactivities, cyberthreats and cyberattacks. For its part, and under the supervision of its National Security Council and with the participation of the private sector and civil society, Tunisia has adopted in October 2019 a national cybersecurity strategy which aims at improving Tunisia’s resilience to cyberthreats by developing its national capacities and legal system, in full respect of fundamental rights and freedoms, and through the reinforcement of international cooperation.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“My delegation welcomes the consensual adoption earlier this year of the reports of the Open Ended Working Group on developments in the field of information and telecommunications in the context of international security and of the Group of Governmental Experts on Advancing Responsible State Behaviour in Cyberspace in the Context of International Security which both contributed to deepening the understanding of members States on how international law applies and offered additional guidance on how voluntary, non-binding norms can also play an important role in preventing conflicts and promoting an open, secure, stable, accessible and peaceful cyberspace.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Tunisia reaffirms the applicability of international law in addressing States’ use of information and communications technologies, and stresses in this regard the importance of respecting the principle enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations including the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means, the refraining from threat or use of force and the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms. We would also like to underscore again the applicability of international humanitarian law to cyberoperations conducted during armed conflicts.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“Tunisia is equally worried by the fact that cybercapabilities, which were previously available only to States, have become accessible to and are being used maliciously by non-State actors, including terrorist organizations. These capabilities have reportedly often been acquired through leakage or theft from government entities, which further raises the question of States’ responsibility. The possibility of terrorist groups launching devastating cyberattacks against critical infrastructures such as nuclear power plants can no longer be excluded and should be seriously addressed.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I would like to express our appreciation to the Estonian presidency for organizing this meeting on cybersecurity and the maintenance of international peace and security in cyberspace. I thank Ms. Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for her informative briefing. Tunisia is deeply concerned by the significant increase in recent years of malicious activities in cyberspace that can pose a serious threat to international peace and security, especially when critical infrastructures are targeted. Many States have also been openly developing cybercapabilities for military purposes, a trend that can unleash a cyberarms race and further increase the number of cyberattacks and counter attacks as well as the risks of miscalculations that could lead to armed conflict.”
2021-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/621 (2021) · source
“We would also like to underline again the importance that any future peace agreement clearly include guaranties for the protection and promotion of fundamental rights and freedoms for all in Afghanistan, with particular attention to women’s rights and participation. Lastly, I wish to acknowledge the important accomplishments of UNAMA; we believe it will have an even bigger role to play in the coming period for the promotion of peace, development and fundamental rights in Afghanistan.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“We believe it is crucial that all parties react quickly to address this environment of fear and terror created by such attacks, in order to bring back hope in the peace process. We reiterate in particular our call to the Taliban to put an end to the attacks perpetrated by its members, honour its counter-terrorism commitments and negotiate in good faith with the Government. In the current critical juncture, with the announced withdrawal of the international forces, we believe that strong solidarity with and support for Afghanistan is today, more than ever, needed in order to accompany the peace process and to sustain the political settlement that, hopefully, will eventually be reached; and we welcome the renewed commitments of Afghanistan international partners in this regard.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“We reiterate our call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and stress again the responsibility for all parties to take the necessary measures to prevent civilian casualties and to abide by international humanitarian law and international human rights law obligations. We underline in this connection the importance that all allegations of violations be investigated and that perpetrators be held accountable. We are indeed particularly troubled by the deliberate targeting of civil society leaders, such as media representatives, judges and human rights defenders, especially among women, as well as by the increase in attacks against health and humanitarian workers and ethnic and religious minorities.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“We hope that tangible progress will soon be made in the negotiations between the Government and the Taliban and would like to renew in this regard our appreciation to all the international partners and neighbours of Afghanistan for their efforts to facilitate this process. We remain, however, deeply concerned by the continued high level of violence in Afghanistan, for which the Taliban is largely responsible, as most recently illustrated by its deadly military offensive in northern Faryab Province last week. We are also concerned by reports that the surge in the conflict is enabling the activities of local and international terrorist organizations and facilitating the production and trafficking of illegal drugs.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Deborah Lyons, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Ghada Fathi Waly, the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and Mary Akrami, the Director of Afghan Women’s Network for their briefings. I would also like to acknowledge the participation of Mohammad Haneef Atmar, the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, and thank him for his intervention. Tunisia reiterates its solidarity with the Afghan people and its support for the peace process in Afghanistan.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“This action is essential for the attainment of a long-term political solution to the Syrian crisis and the establishment of security and stability across the entire region. Lastly, Tunisia looks forward to a compromise solution that will contribute to the renewal of the cross-border humanitarian assistance delivery mechanism and reflect the unity of the Council, its shared vision in the quest for the necessary solutions, its credibility and its authority in maintaining international peace and security, which would have a positive impact on the Syrian political process and contribute to advancing the desired settlement of the crisis.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“Humanitarian necessities must clearly prevail over political considerations, so that the suffering of the Syrians is brought to an end, that they can enjoy safe and decent living conditions and that the basic needs for shelter, food, medicine, medical care and other essential basic services can be met for those among them seeking assistance. We are bound yet again to stress the need for collective and coordinated action by the international community in accordance with international law to end the presence and growing influence of terrorist organizations listed by the Security Council that have found safe haven in some parts of Syria, taking advantage of the security and political vacuum, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the continuation of the armed conflict.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“Pederson, aimed at advancing the expanded political process in accordance with the terms of reference of resolution 2254 (2015), by ensuring that the common interest of the international community is formulated in concert with the best interest of Syria and the Syrians and in line with a confidence-building and cooperation-based approach to the issues between the Syrian parties and to those among the international parties. We are deeply concerned about the marked increase in the level of armed violence and tension in recent times across Syria, in parallel with the intensification by the organization “Da’esh” of its terrorist activity, compounding various manifestations of the crisis and exacerbating the human suffering of the Syrians.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“In this context, Tunisia hopes that the deadlock in reaching a settlement will be overcome through the resumption, on a regular and continuous basis, of meetings of the Constitutional Committee and its small body in Geneva and the holding of its sixth round in the foreseeable future, in order to achieve the desired progress in the constitutional process. In that connection, we also express our support for the good offices of the Special Envoy for Syria, Mr.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“In this context, we reiterate the firm conviction of Tunisia that there can be no military solution to the crisis in Syria. The solution requires a comprehensive and lasting political settlement that is Syrian-led and Syrian-owned, and facilitated by the United Nations, as outlined in resolution 2254 (2015), with the active participation of Syrian women, and that tackles the deep roots of the crisis, puts an end to external interventions and the presence of terrorist groups, preserves Syria’s unity and resilience and responds to the legitimate aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people for security, dignity and development.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“Statement by the Permanent Representative of Tunisia to the United Nations, Tarek Ladeb It is now more urgent than ever before to give new impetus to collective action from the international community and the Security Council, to coordinate diplomatic efforts and to find constructive compromises for peace and security in Syria, which will also make possible the restoration of security and stability throughout the region. As we have seen time and time again, and over a number of decades, the region is witnessing the proliferation of conflict, occupation and volatility in the absence of real and sustainable prospects for settlement. That is hampering the will and aspirations of its peoples for a better future in an ambience of security and prosperity.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“The challenges of obtaining solid and reliable evidence in order to address allegations of grave crimes committed in Libya in an effective manner underscore just how important it is to build the capacities of Libyan agencies in various relevant areas, as well as to promote Libya leadership and ownership, thereby contributing to strengthening the rule of law in Libya and building peace in a way that genuinely reflects the principles of cooperation and complementarity enshrined in the Rome Statute.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“Efforts to ensure accountability for international crimes committed in Libya should focus on dialogue and empower Libyan domestic procedures. We stress that meaningful interaction in this area between the Court and the Libyan authorities is possible if it is based on joint coordination, constructive engagement and concerted efforts to effectively investigate and prosecute persons implicated in serious crimes.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“We have also taken note of information circulating concerning the deaths of Mahmoud Mustafa Busayf Al-Werfalli and Al-Tuhamy Mohamed Khaled, for whom the Court had issued arrest warrants. We look forward to continued coordination and cooperation between the Court and all the parties concerned to verify the alleged deaths and uncover their causes and circumstances. We hope that the Court’s activity in Libya will reinforce the principles of complementarity and cooperation underlying the Rome Statute in a manner consistent with the demands of the political transition in Libya, so that peace and justice can be mutually reinforcing, on the basis of the relevant Security Council products and the Rome Statute.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we stress that it is imperative for all Libyan and international parties to work to restore overall calm in Libya, in particular by respecting and supporting the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, including the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya, and by complying with the arms embargo. We are optimistic that this positive climate will contribute to creating the conditions for accountability and inclusive Libyan national reconciliation in the context of national unity and political and intercommunal harmony. Tunisia supports the mandate of the Prosecutor and her Office in the context of the situation in Libya. In that regard, we note with satisfaction the ongoing field investigations being conducted by the Office of the Prosecutor in accordance with resolution 1970 (2011).”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“I thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, for her valuable briefing and for the twenty-first report of her Office pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya to this meeting. Tunisia welcomes the recent political developments in neighbouring Libya during the reporting period, namely, the installation, under United Nations auspices, of an interim Government of National Unity and the agreement to hold free and fair national elections at the end of this year. My country is heartened by recent indications that the restoration of stability is on the horizon in Libya, with the incidence of violence and the most serious crimes in the country on the wane.”
2021-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/483 (2021) · source
“There is no alternative to a collective and coordinated effort by the international community, and the Security Council in particular, in order to eliminate the chemical threat to international peace and security and to ensure that the regime governing the prohibition of chemical weapons remains stable and sustainable. For nearly a quarter of a century, that regime has proved effective and vital in comprehensively prohibiting and eliminating an entire category of weapons of mass destruction in a verifiable manner, including in the case of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“Fifthly, the OPCW Investigation and Identification Team should be able to gain full and regular access to Syrian territory to finalize its investigations and conclusions. Sixthly, in accordance with resolutions 2118 (2013) and 1540 (2004), it is necessary to effectively combat the chemical threat posed by non-State actors, particularly terrorist organizations that do not legally or morally recognize the prohibition of chemical weapons. In conclusion, Tunisia once again condemns the use of chemical weapons anywhere, by anyone, under any circumstances and for any reason. The perpetrators of such abhorrent crimes must be held accountable.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, it is important to stay the course throughout the technical consultations between the Syrian Government and Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in a spirit of cooperation, constructive engagement and mutual trust, in order to resolve outstanding issues promptly and ensure that Syria fully upholds its obligations under the Convention. We take note of the ongoing efforts to schedule the next round of consultations between the Declaration Assessment Team and the Syrian Government in mid-May. Fourthly, the OPCW Technical Secretariat should continue its important technical work in Syria, in accordance with its mandate, to ensure that allegations of the use of toxic chemicals be investigated in a thorough, transparent and impartial manner, leaving no room for doubt, interpretation or confusion.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“At the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention convened at The Hague from 20 to 22 April 2021, States parties to the Convention adopted a decision to suspend some of the rights and privileges of the Syrian Arab Republic under the Convention. My delegation would like to emphasize the following points in order to move forward on that issue. First, the letter and spirit of the Chemical Weapons Convention must be upheld fully in the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic and in other situations, as well as in the event of any disputes that may arise in relation to the scope, purpose or implementation of the Convention. Secondly, collective measures should be taken to redress and remedy any situation raising from problems with regard to compliance, as stipulated in the Convention.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“I thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, for her briefing. Tunisia once again expresses its support for the regime governing the prohibition and non-proliferation of chemical weapons, which comprises the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction and its executive body, as a means of promoting global peace, security and development. Along with resolution 2118 (2013), that regime has helped address the chemical threat by mobilizing efforts to neutralize it through the destruction, outside the country, of the declared Syrian chemical weapons arsenal and by ensuring that the international community verifies the destruction of that arsenal. These are gains that must be preserved.”
2021-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/446 (2021) · source
“We once again call on all parties to unite and coordinate their efforts to combat the pandemic and mitigate its repercussions on people and the economy. In conclusion, Tunisia reiterates that it fully supports all efforts to stabilize Bosnia and Herzegovina and bring about reconciliation among its various ethnic groups. Tunisia stands ready to work with various partners to support lasting peace and security, achieve sustainable development and fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina for a better future.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“Although the Dayton Peace Agreement was concluded a quarter of a century ago, these periodic reports clearly highlight the continuing stalemate. We would like to remind all political leaders to avoid the conflicting objectives and interests that are a constant source of crisis and tension, to make the national interest of all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina a priority and to pave the way for the younger generation to build a better future, a future rooted in ethnic and cultural unity. Moreover, I express our solidarity with the authorities and the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, in view of the recent increase in the number of cases and the difficulty in securing vaccinations.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“My delegation continues to support the efforts of the Office of the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with the Dayton Peace Agreement, the relevant Security Council resolutions and the mandate of the European Union-led Operation Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in order to reinforce the efforts of Bosnia and Herzegovina to maintain a safe and secure environment. We call on all parties to join forces to implement the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With regard to the agenda of the five objectives and two conditions for the closure of the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we encourage all parties to fulfil their commitments in order to render the country fully autonomous.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“My delegation remains concerned that negative ethnic rhetoric persists and that such rhetoric could deepen existing divisions, thereby hindering reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In that regard, I reaffirm the full support of Tunisia for a prosperous, stable and peaceful Bosnia and Herzegovina. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina must be preserved, and any actions that would sabotage reforms and threaten the unity and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina must be avoided. We also urge all parties to refrain from making divisive calls that deepen ethnonational rifts, imperil stability and the overall peacebuilding process and undermine the improvements and progress to which the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina aspire.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“We commend the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina on its success in organizing the elections in spite of technical difficulties, particularly those imposed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Given the many problems that arose during the elections, which are documented in the report, my delegation calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to move forward with the reform of the electoral system and to implement the technical recommendations made by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights following the 2018 elections, in addition to the recommendations that were previously made by the Group of States against Corruption and the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate Viet Nam once again on its successful presidency of the Security Council for the month of April and sincerely wish China every success in its assumption of the presidency this month. I thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his valuable briefing and report on the implementation of the Peace Agreement, and I welcome the representatives of the European Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia, who are participating in the meeting in accordance with rule 37 of the rules of procedure. My delegation welcomes the holding of the 2020 local and municipal elections, which included the first elections to be held in the city of Mostar since 2008.”
2021-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/436 (2021) · source
“Lastly, my delegation is pleased to co-sponsor the humanitarian draft resolution proposed by Viet Nam on the subject of today’s meeting, as contained in document S/2021/402. The aim of the draft resolution is to prioritize the protection of civilians and civilian facilities during armed conflict, thus enshrining the rules of international law, including international humanitarian law, international human rights law and the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“To that end, more should be done to interlink the humanitarian and development plans of specialized United Nations agencies, early recovery efforts should be harmonized, and integrated projects that encompass humanitarian, development and peacebuilding activities should be promoted. In that regard, it would be worthwhile to continue building the capacities of affected communities and institutions so as to ensure long-term recovery and resilience in crises, particularly by rehabilitating hospitals, schools, roads, water and energy supplies and sanitation, while also making decent and sustainable livelihoods available to affected groups, thereby improving their prospects for a better life.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“We take this opportunity to reiterate that it is necessary to establish a global ceasefire in response to the Secretary-General’s appeal and resolution 2532 (2020) in order to end attacks on and maintain essential facilities. Doing so will contribute to meeting humanitarian and medical needs more effectively, promote efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and facilitate the voluntary and dignified return of displaced persons to their homes. Thirdly, it is vital to adopt an approach that transcends the frameworks for and shortcomings of the ongoing, conventional, short-term management of problems related to essential services to include reducing vulnerability, preserving dignity and changing people’s lives. Such an approach will require action to contain the deterioration of infrastructure during conflicts before it becomes irreversible.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“Addressing the challenges associated with a decline in the provision of essential services will require parties to armed conflict, first and foremost, to commit to respecting the rules of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, especially the rules of prudence and proportionality. Belligerents must refrain from attacking civilians, infrastructure and persons involved in the provision of basic services while facilitating impartial access to those services and ensuring accountability in order to prevent such violations from recurring. Rehabilitating basic services is most effective when done at the appropriate time and place, particularly when a humanitarian truce has been approved and a ceasefire has been established.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“We emphasize the urgent need to strengthen the foundations of peace by reaching political settlements and actively pursuing peaceful means of preventing armed conflict from occurring and recurring , thereby establishing and building peace. Secondly, it is necessary to establish a firm foundation for minimizing the disruption of essential services in conflict situations by enshrining the concepts of protection and the best interests of vulnerable groups, and by ensuring that an effective response is firmly rooted in international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“The international community and the Security Council in particular must therefore work towards a more coherent, inclusive and sustainable approach that is mindful of the close interdependence of peace, security and sustainable development. In that connection, I would also like to note the following: First, it will be necessary to go beyond the traditional focus on short-term humanitarian solutions to problems caused by the disruption of essential services in order to address the root causes of crises and find proactive and lasting solutions. In that regard, ending conflicts must become the top priority, through an effective Security Council effort bolstered by consensus among Council members.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“The deterioration of such essential services as water, energy, sanitation and health care has undoubtedly exacerbated weaknesses and vulnerabilities and had a major impact on civilian infrastructure in conflict zones, threatening food security, livelihoods and health. By spurring and prolonging the waves of forced displacement, it has also undermined security and stability and prevented the peoples affected from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The effectiveness of the system of essential services and of the broader humanitarian response in situations of armed conflict is at stake now more than ever, given the challenge posed by the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I should like to thank Viet Nam for convening a meeting on this important issue. I also thank Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross; and Kevin Rudd, Chair of the International Peace Institute. The reality of the humanitarian crises raging in many regions worldwide, particularly in the Arab world and Africa, has revealed that the disruption or interruption of essential services necessary for survival, for years or even decades, as a result of prolonged armed conflict and occupation is a salient feature of such crises. These situations have become complex, their toll on civilians and civilian facilities growing ever greater as economic crises, climate phenomena and natural disasters have worsened.”
2021-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/415 (2021) · source
“We are convinced that reaching understandings within the Council on the humanitarian issue would have a positive impact on the Syrian political process and bring us closer to the settlement which we want to see.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“We look forward to the promotion of efforts to recover from the crisis and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing links between humanitarian and development programmes, rehabilitating hospitals, schools, roads, water supply, electricity and sanitation, while providing decent and sustainable livelihoods for Syrians. Lastly, Tunisia looks forward to a negotiated and consensual solution that will help revitalize the cross-border assistance system and allow a genuine collective will to coalesce in the Security Council, enabling it to overcome the stalemate on Syria and to make room to cooperate, seek common ground and put the interests of the Syrian people first, without politicizing the issue.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“We therefore urge the parties concerned in north-western Syria to be flexible and find common ground in order to reach an agreement on facilitating the first cross-line humanitarian convoy in this drawn-out regional conflict. We also reiterate that the parties must commit to ensuring that civilians, essential civilian and medical facilities and medical and humanitarian workers are protected; facilitating the prompt and unhindered delivery of humanitarian and medical assistance to those in need without discrimination; and accelerating the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“Over the last decade, the factors at play have become more complex and the suffering has intensified, causing interrelated crises in the areas of food, medicine, vital infrastructure, basic materials and living conditions. We reiterate that it is necessary to intensify humanitarian relief efforts throughout Syria in order to meet the growing humanitarian need, address the risks of malnutrition and famine and contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic by using the various access methods available, including cross-line and cross-border access, in accordance with international law and international humanitarian law.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“We stress that it is necessary to combat terrorist organizations that are on the Security Council lists in an effective, collective and coordinated manner and in accordance with international law. The effort to combat those organizations, in particular, Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Al-Qaida and the Levant Liberation Organization, which have taken safe haven in some parts of the country, is essential to any long- term political solution to the Syrian crisis and is a prerequisite to restoring security and stability to Syria and the region. My country remains deeply concerned about the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Syria, which has affected various aspects of Syrian life.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“In view of the recent increase in tensions and violence in several parts of Syria, the establishment of a ceasefire throughout Syria remains both an urgent necessity and a long-term goal, in accordance with resolutions 2532 (2020) and 2254 (2015) and in response to the appeals of the Secretary-General and Special Envoy Pedersen. In this context, we once again call on all parties to mitigate tensions and work towards the restoration of overall calm in order to bring about the conditions needed to improve the humanitarian situation and to create the safe, neutral and stable environment required to move the political process forward. We are deeply concerned about the proliferation of terrorist organizations and the rise in attacks perpetrated by those organizations in Syria in recent weeks.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“Tunisia looks forward to progress being achieved on the political track once the Constitutional Committee and its small body resume meeting regularly in Geneva, starting with its sixth round in the next few weeks, ensuring the continuity of its work. In that connection, we express our support for the efforts of Special Envoy Pedersen to further organize and structure the Committee’s work. We also urge the Syrian parties to put the interests of the Syrian people first by being flexible and seeking common ground in order to establish a solid basis for consensus on the contents of the Constitution and pursue the broader political process, in line with resolution 2254 (2015). More will have to be done to build the Syrian parties’ trust with the support of the Security Council and the international community.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, Special Envoy Pedersen and Under-Secretary- General and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock for their briefings. At the outset, Tunisia reaffirms its unwavering position that the Syrian crisis can be resolved only by reaching a political settlement that is Syrian-led and Syrian-owned and facilitated by the United Nations, on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015), as that will end the human suffering of the Syrian people, meet its legitimate aspirations, preserve the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Syria and restore peace and stability to Syria and the region.”
2021-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/418 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, the A3+1 welcomes the recommendation by the Secretary- General and underscores the importance of the efforts led by regional and subregional organizations, namely, the AU, the Southern African Development Community and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, along with the East African Community and all partners, to further consolidate the gains achieved in the implementation of the PSC Framework and to promote regional cooperation, which will ultimately lead to long-standing peace and sustainable development in the region.”
2021-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/351 (2021) · source